Can brainy birds play chess? How early should you start playing chess with your children?

Send us Fan MailCould brainy birds play chess? How early should you start playing chess with your children?Sunday 14 July 2024This morning, I listened to a BBC science programme about the research of Professor Nicky Clayton, who studies cognitive processes in crows, and in other birds showing exceptional problem solving skills. These creatures also have better development than other birds, in the regions of the brain associated with problem solving.One assessment is that crows, for example, have problem solving skills which seem to develop in children around the age of eight.By coincidence, I have been helping children to learn chess from the  age of eight. I look forward to seeing how I can draw on Professor Clayton’s work as I learn, alongside my young chess players. Maybe I will be able to say when and how their chess skills develop.Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter! Email [email protected] to sign up!Follow Tudor on Twitter @TudortweetFollow Tudor's blogs:everydaycreativity.ukleaderswedeserve.wordpress.com